Wednesday June 16, 1976: on this day

June 16, 1976 was the 168th day of the year 1976, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 16, 1976 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 16, 1976, who was born and died on June 16, 1976, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 1976, which were the most popular songs (ex. Silly Love Songs by Wings), movies (e.g. The Return of a Man Called Horse, directed by Irvin Kershner), TV series (e.g. Saramandaia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 16th, 1976 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 16, 1976?


June 16, 1976 was a Wednesday and it was the 168th day of the year 1976 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1976 can also be written as 6/16/1976 in the US and as 16/6/1976 in UK and Europe.

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June 16, 1976: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 16, 1976:

  • The soweto riots in south africa begin.

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June 16, 1976: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 16, 1976: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1976 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on June 16th, 1976 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 16, 1976: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 16, 1976 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 16, 1976 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 16, 1976 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 11:03 pm and setting at 11:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1976 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1976.

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Who was born on June 16, 1976?


Famous people born on June 16, 1976:

  • Edwin Tenorio

    Ecuadorian footballer.

  • Tom Lenk

    Actor.

  • Frank van Twillert

    Soccer player (go ahead eagles).

  • Cian Ciaran

    Welsh keyboard player and producer (super furry animals).

  • Chelsea Blue
  • Mfon Udoka
  • Ruben Van Wyk
  • Chad Kultgen
  • Marija Strelenko
  • Helena Engman
  • Giovanni Hernández
  • Björn Johansson
  • Luke Petitgout
  • Sandro Nicević

Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:

  • Alexandre Astier
    Alexandre Astier

    French director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Joyce Carol Oates
    Joyce Carol Oates

    New york, united states -- novelist.

  • Laurie Metcalf
    Laurie Metcalf

    American stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...

  • Sibel Kekilli
    Sibel Kekilli

    Sibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.

  • Hilary Farr
    Hilary Farr

    Tv show host.

  • Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson

    American actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.

  • Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs

    Movie actor.

  • Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins

    Eileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.

  • John Cho
    John Cho

    Korean-american actor.

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June 16, 1976: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 47 years 9 months old,

or 573 months and 12 days old,

or 2493 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17452 days old,

if you were born on June 16, 1976.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 1976?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1976?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 16, 1976.

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June 16, 1976: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 16, 1976:

  • Francis E Meloy Jr

    Ambassador of the united states to lebanon, kidnapped, killed.

  • Victor Dalby Lord

    One life to live: ficticious character.

  • Hector Pieterson
  • Hector Pieterson y otros 565 estudiantes sudafricanos víctimas del terrorismo de Estado. (n. 1963)

What famous deaths happened on June 16th?

Famous deaths on June 16th:

  • Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun

    Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

  • George Reeves
    George Reeves

    Actor in superman, gone with the wind.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Mikhail Kononov
    Mikhail Kononov

    Soviet actor (born 1940).

  • Brian Piccolo
    Brian Piccolo

    American football player (born 1943).

  • Chanceler Kohl

    Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.

  • Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

    Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.

  • Radhanath Ray

    Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.

  • Babbette Kramer

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 16th

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June 16, 1976: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 16, 1976:

  • South Africa - Youth Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
  • Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
  • 16 June Movement

Observances on June 16, 1976:

  • International Day of Family Remittances
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June 16, 1976: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 1976 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 14th and June 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1976 was Silly Love Songs by Wings, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

June 16, 1976: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Silly Love Songs
  2. - Get Up And Boogie (That's Right)
  3. - Misty Blue
  4. - Love Hangover
  5. - Sara Smile

June 16, 1976: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1976 was Combine Harvester by The Wurzels, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

June 16, 1976: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Combine Harvester
  2. - You To Me Are Everything
  3. - Silly Love Songs
  4. - No Charge
  5. - You Just Might See Me Cry

June 16, 1976: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1976 was Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady) by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

June 16, 1976: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 16, 1976 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
  2. - Something He Can Feel
  3. - Who Loves You Better (part 1)
  4. - Kiss And Say Goodbye
  5. - Young Hearts Run Free

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June 16, 1976: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 16, 1976 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Return of a Man Called Horse

The Return of a Man Called Horse

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Irvin Kershner

Starring: Richard Harris, Gale Sondergaard, Geoffrey Lewis, William Lucking

Black Heat

Black Heat

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Al Adamson

Starring: Timothy Brown, Russ Tamblyn, Jana Bellan, Geoffrey Land

Mandinga

Mandinga

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Mario Pinzauti

Starring: Maria Rosaria Riuzzi, Serafino Profumo, Antonio Gismondo

Country: Italy

The Outlaw Josey Wales

The Outlaw Josey Wales

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Chief Dan George, Bill McKinney

Country: United States of America

The Omen

The Omen

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Richard Donner

Starring: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens, David Warner

Country: United States of America

June 16, 1976: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 16, 1976 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Saramandaia

Saramandaia

Release year: 1976

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1976

Directed by: Steve Barron

June 16, 1976: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 16, 1976 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Rockefellers by Peter Collier and David Horowitz

The Rockefellers

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The story of this American family is told against a rich backdrop of American history. It all begins with John D. Rockefeller Sr.

Trinity by Leon Uris

Trinity

By:

Leon Uris's favorite Irish novel, now available in the Avon mass market. The acclaimed author of Exodus, Battle Cry and QB VII, Topaz and other classics of twentieth century fiction, comes this epic, sweeping adventure that captures Ireland's "terrible beauty" …

The Deep by Peter Benchley

The Deep

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A couple travels to Bermuda for their honeymoon. They dive off the coast to search for a sunken ship.

Passages by Gail Sheehy

Passages

By:

This is your story. You will be able to recognize your family, friends and loved ones. You will see that every life crisis can be used as an opportunity to create change and growth.

The Final Days by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

The Final Days

By:

The Final Days is a classic behind-the scenes account of Richard Nixon’s final months as President. Bernstein and Woodward play the taut post-Watergate White House of Nixon in a series of moments.

June 16, 1976: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 16, 1976 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dukedom

Dukedom

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Military shooter

Fonz

Fonz

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Motorbike racing game

Sprint 2

Sprint 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Kee Games

Night Driver

Night Driver

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on June 16, 1976?

On June 16, 1976 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1976?

On June 16, 1976 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 16, 1976?

On June 16, 1976 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about June 16th?

June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on June 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
  • 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.

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What happened in 1976?

1976 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Musical Jubilee closes at St. James Theater NYC after 92 performances
  • NBC replaces the peacock logo
  • Candide closes at Broadway Theater NYC after 740 performances

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What was the calendar for June 1976?

June 1976 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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